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A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Captain America (1968) #159 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 March 1973 as part of Captain America, with Steve Rogers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Viper with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page wi

Reading Incredible Hulk (1962) #159 as part of Marvel's wider catalogue reveals an issue with a clear personality and a surprisingly immediate sense of purpose. The issue was published on 1 January 1973 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Abomination providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Thor (1966) #159 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 December 1968 as part of Thor, with Donald Blake providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Is Doctor Blake with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Thor (1966) #159 ar

There is something inviting about the way Strange Tales (1951) #159 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 August 1967 as part of Strange Tales, with Doctor Strange providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Greenwich Village with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive